Pope Francis criticizes people who choose to have pets instead of children
CBSMAR 15 2022
The Pope is overgeneralizing and missing the point of pet ownership. There are many valid reasons for not having children, and pets offer important companionship and emotional support.
The Pope was not denigrating pet owners but rather bringing attention to the unmatched selflessness required to raise a child, and the demographic crisis we might face if birth rates continue declining.